Tell Congress: Support a USMCA Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group (S.3787 / H.R.7454)

Congress is considering bipartisan legislation, the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act (S.3787 / H.R.7454), to establish a dedicated Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group during the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Currently, travel and tourism are not represented among USMCA’s existing working groups, despite being a major driver of the U.S. services economy. This lack of representation limits the sector’s ability to influence cross-border policies that affect international travel, trade, and competitiveness.

The proposed legislation, introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to create a dedicated working group that ensures travel and tourism have a seat at the table.

Background:

  • Travel and tourism are deeply integrated across North America, with $251.6 billion in international visitor spending in 2024, supporting 1.8 million U.S. jobs.
  • Millions of Americans travel abroad annually, highlighting the importance of smooth two-way travel flows.
  • A dedicated working group would allow policymakers to address both inbound and outbound travel, reduce cross-border friction, and strengthen the region’s travel economy.
  • Without formal representation, the sector risks losing competitiveness and missing opportunities to modernize trade and travel coordination.

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